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Two MAN TGS compete for efficiency from Sochi to Yekaterinburg and Moscow. 08 Robust, compact, powerful: the new axial compressor MAX1 10 MAN ProfiDrive trains the bus drivers of Germanys premier football league. 12 14 18

Racing through Russia Aerial mass

Safely through the season Roaring success News

A history of the MAN lion Current events in MANs world

Mission zero error Dakar

Better than the competition: The TV agency attests to MANs superior quality.

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HOW EXACTLY are vehicles tested up at the Arctic Circle? What is so very special about a Euro 6 engine? And what is the relevance of long-distance coaches in Germany, Malaysia and Turkey? The first edition of MAN Magazine delivers answers to these and many more interesting questions. It strives to reflect the world of MAN: A world shaped by technology, with fascinating subjects ranging from the realm of trucks and buses all the way to the turbines and engines that are deployed in ships and power plants. We hope you enjoy a journey of discovery in the following pages. Or simply download the digital tablet version. It is free and available as an app for iOS and Android.

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Urea versus nitrogen oxides Clean giants

Triple E freighters set entirely new standards and not just in size. Long-distance coaches gain ground in Germany.

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In Sweden, trucks run through their winter trials at -35C.

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WHEN tHE ALArM sounds at the airport, Thomas Feckl is ready to roll in just 30 seconds.

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fire engines. What is special about your vehicle? Its speed! This Ziegler Z8 model of the MAN SX 43.1000 8x8 class can reach speeds of up to 143 kilometres per hour. That is quite a pace for a vehicle of 43 metric tons. What do you personally like best about it? In my opinion, MAN really does build the very best chassis. It is a superlative product and perfectly suited for airport deployment because it takes corners so well. Do you actually have to meet specific time targets when you go into action? Once the alarm sounds, theres a target announcement. Then my colleagues and I have just 30 seconds to get ourselves and our vehicle out of the fire station for we must reach any point within airport perimeters in just two acceleration is definitely a bonus!
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Thomas Feckl, 45, has worked as a fire officer at the Munich airport for 25 years. Since 1999, he has also served as a trainer for airfield

FASt, fAStEr, MAN: 143 kilometres per hour is a remarkable speed for a body weight of 43 metric tons.

minutes. Under these circumstances, swift

THE EIGHt-WHEEL Ziegler Z8 is powered by a 1,000 HP 12-cylinder MAN engine.

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through Russia

Racing

ITS A BIG COUNTRY with a big road network: Covering an area of 17.1 million square kilometres, Russia is the worlds largest country. And although the road network is comparatively sparse, the greater part of goods transport between western Europe and Russia is still carried by truck which calls for decidedly fuel-efficient solutions. In August of 2013, Russian customers had

the opportunity to learn more of the advantages of an MAN truck engine optimised for long-distance transport in Russia. In the context of MANs Consistently Efficient Tour, two trucks set off from Sochi in the south of Russia, site of the Winter Olympic Games in 2014: One, a TGS with an aerodynamically adapted cab and MAN TipMatic gearbox, the other a conventional TGS. The

efficiency journey ran via the metropolis Yekaterinburg, at the foot of the Urals to Moscow, with both vehicles presented to Russian customers at 12 points along a total route of more than 10,000 kilometres. In direct comparison, the TGS, that had been specially optimised to meet local conditions, used up to 3 litres less fuel per 100 kilometres than that of the standard traction unit.

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STARTING IN SUBTROPICAL Sochi, the Consistently Efficient Tour wound its way through Siberia and on to Moscow.

MOUNTAIN TRAIL An MAN TGS truck and trailer winds its way through the rising Caucasus.

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ON ITS WAY for delivery: An MAN tractor-trailer rig transports the first MAX1 compressor.

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IT WEIGHS 107 METRIC TONS, measures 5.8 metres in length, and carries a price tag of more than 10 million. The most complex and innovative compressor in the history of MAN Diesel & Turbo (MDT) goes by the name of MAX1. The axial compressor is used for coal liquefaction by compressing air that is later broken down into its molecular components due to intense cooling. The resulting oxygen can be utilised to produce gas or liquid fuel from coal. Coal liquefaction represents a technology for the future in countries such as China and South Africa that have little oil, but boast rich coal reserves. After years of timeand labour-intensive development work, MAN and its partner MTU Aero Engines were able to combine the advantages of industrial and aeroplane engine compressors in the MAX1. For the ever-increasing sizes of plants, conventional air compressors are becoming excessively large and more vulnerable to turbine blade damage, explains Kai U. Ziegler, Vice President Engineering Compressors at MDT. That does not apply to MAX1. The compressor is extremely compact and robust, while offering increased efficiency at the same time.
THE MAX1 COMPRESSOR will be used in air separation plants worldwide.

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HEADS UP! Drivers practice full braking during training, with the water fountains serving as safe obstacles.

Safely
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MAN ProfiDrive, adding, for once they have applied the technique correctly, they can retrieve the action pattern in every situation. Today, some members of Germanys premier football league Bundesliga are practicing at the ADAC Driving Safety Centre, where the team coach drivers are training for real-life situations. For the vehicles are often mobbed be it by fans of their own or those of the opposing team. These situations require alertness, quick reactions and absolute control of the vehicle. Fans will drive ahead of the bus, come to a screeching halt, pull out their mobile phones and start taking pictures, recounts Sandra Knig, a driver for FC Bayern Mnchen. And Christian Schulz, driving for the Borussia Dortmund club, says, We have a huge responsibility. To always safely carry professional footballers to their destination, the bus drivers can rely on the latest high-tech assistance systems and they regularly participate in driver training classes offered by MAN ProfiDrive and the NEOPLAN Academy. Thus, about 4,000 truck as well as bus drivers are trained annually in 25 countries.

through the season

ON A TEST TRACK in Schlsselfeld, situated in northern Bavaria, six buses are lined up on the slick surface of a facility operated by G ermanys automobile club ADAC. The first bus starts rolling, in a straight line on wet asphalt. All of a sudden, jets of water shoot out of the ground, forcing the driver to slam on the brakes. The bus comes to a stop just centiIn these drills, we can sensitise drivers for the correct handling of their vehicles, explains Rolf Lechner, Head of Bus Training at

EVEN ChAMPIONShIP CLUBS need driving practice: MAN trains the coach drivers of FC Bayern.

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HISTORY

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WITH ITS EXPRESSIVE and dynamic stance, the lion in MANs product logo is not merely the symbol of a powerful drive, but also guards a long tradition: Based in Germanys historic city of Braunschweig, the automotive manufacturer Bssing first used the lion from the towns coat of arms for advertising purposes in 1913. In its original shape, it actually faced to the left. The lion was adopted as an integral part of the company emblem and took on its stylised form in 1921. 50 years later, in 1971 , MAN acquired the Bssing company. Holding much esteem for the accomplishments, inventions and achievements of company founder Heinrich Bssing, MAN adopted the lion as an icon for its radiator grilles. To mark the introduction of the new TG vehicle generation with Euro 6 engines, the lion was first uncoupled from MANs verbal logo in 2012, while taking on a more dynamic silhouette. As a classy embossment on the upper chrome trim of the radiator grille, it communicates emotional appeal and premium quality.

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WHILE SHOOTING aboard the team coach, keeper Manuel Neuer and forward Franck Ribry played leading roles.

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Major order from Budapest

IN THE FIRST six months of 2014, MAN will deliver 106 new Lions City buses to Hungary. The Volnbusz transport company ordered the buses for public transportation in the capital, Budapest, and its suburbs. The low-floor solo buses are powered by a 280 hp common rail diesel engine. Vehicles with Euro 6 engines meet the currently strictest emission standards, thus providing efficient and environmentally friendly public transportation. A modern passenger information system as well as air conditioning ensure much comfort for passengers. The MAN Lions City buses will enhance the Volnbusz fleet of about 800 vehicles. So far, this order for MAN represents the largest one for city buses ever in Hungary.
GEAREd BLOWER from MAN Diesel & Turbo

Paper manufacturer orders vacuum systems

MAN DIESEL & TURBO is delivering Turbair vacuum systems for paper production to First Quality Tissue, a hygiene paper manufacturer in Anderson, South Carolina, USA. The order comprises two multi-stage vacuum blowers including water separator, sound damper, controller and complete engineering. The vacuum systems will be used in an ATMOS paper machine from Voith to dewater the paper and they play an important role in the paper

Bayern win bridge shoot-out

Another round for the duel between two German football teams
BAcK IN 2011, Borussia Dortmund players from Germanys premier league already scored a YouTube hit with their bridge shot video. Their rivals from Bayern Munich recently raised the bar in their own video. Leaning out of the open front door on the moving MAN team bus, Franck Ribry not only hit a bridge pillar, but aimed for and hit a small traffic sign behind it. And Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer caught the ball easily from the back door of the coach. Shooting the possibly record-breaking clip on a closed stretch of road was much fun for the Bayern stars. I immediately said yes to doing the video, says Neuer. A stuntman ensured the safety of both performers. Neuer was secured with a safety belt so that he could lean out of the moving coach door. Bus driver Michael Lauerbach also played a role in this artistic feat, as he had to keep the bus at a perfectly steady speed. The video went viral within a few hours of being posted on YouTube, with fans of both teams fervently discussing the clip. So far, the Bayern bridge shot video got almost two million views on YouTube. Hartmut Sander, Director of Brand Management at the MAN Group, is pleased: We wanted a slightly different duel for this new version of the bridge shot not too serious, and with the accent on humour. See the video at > www.manschaftsbus.de.
106 NEW MAN Lions City buses will soon travel the streets of Budapest.

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production process. Turbair systems from MAN Diesel & Turbo are developed and produced at the Zurich location. Due to their high degree of efficiency, they save a lot of energy and water during paper production. With this order, the company can further grow its market share in the US paper industry.

NO WAITING TIME for trucks with Trucks to go

Two years of Trucks to go

BE IT TRAcTOR UNITS, hooklifts, mixer trucks, box bodies or other trucks for a year now MAN customers have been using the Trucks to go internet platform to find a large selection of new vehicles that
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are immediately available for purchase without the usual waiting period. Customers have fast and easy access to all currently available finished vehicles. After two years, the result is that more than 1,000 vehicles have already been sold through the website. More information and all currently available vehicles is obtainable at > www.man-truckstogo.com.

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IN LATE 2013, MAN delivered 20 MAN Lions City LE solo buses and 20 Lions City GL articulated buses to Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS (TLT), the transportation company in the Estonian capital.

Carnival Cruise Lines relies on MAN engines

cARNIVAL cRUISE LINES, the worlds largest cruise line company, and based in Miami, awarded an order of five engines for its newest luxury liner to MAN Diesel & Turbo. Featuring a total output of 62,400 kW, the aggregates will be used in the diesel-electric propulsion system of the ship, which is expected to be launched at Italys Fincantieri shipyard in early 2016. Weighing in at 133,500 metric tons and with a capacity of up to 5,000 passengers, it will be Carnivals largest liner.
ENGINES FROM MAN Diesel & Turbo operate with modern common rail technology.

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THE GOVERNMENT OF BRAZIL purchased more than 5,200 MAN vehicles in 2013.

Making it through winter with MAN original batteries

PARTICULARLY DURING winter, truck batteries are under particular stress from low temperatures and additional power consumers such as vehicle heaters. M AN Service therefore offers generous terms in many European countries for original batteries right to the end of February. MANs original batteries are absolutely maintenance-free and eminently well-suited for challenging conditions in the cold months, due to their outstanding performance and longevity. The batteries are available in MAN service centres. BY 2016, MAN Latin America will invest about 330 million in expanding production capacity at its Resende location in Brazils capital Rio de Janeiro, as well as in product development. As the market leader in Brazil, the commercial vehicle manufacturer builds trucks and buses for Volkswagen as well as heavy trucks for the MAN TGX series. Recently, the TGX was named Truck of the Year in Brazil. To promote investment, the state grants companies some tax breaks and attractive financing rates. The government of Rio de Janeiro is once again our solid partner in this investment in Resende, said Roberto Cortes, CEO of MAN Latin America. The company already invested heavily in that location between 2008 and 2011. The Brazilian government is one of the largest customers of MAN Latin America, ordering more than 5,200 vehicles in 2013. Brazils Ministry of Agriculture will receive 1,747 trucks for transporting drinking water and for the fortification of agricultural roads. The Education Ministry in the state of So Paulo will benefit from 2,603 school buses, while 860 vehicles are destined for the army.
WINTER PROOF: genuine MAN batteries

MAN Latin America expands presence

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Improved safety on all roads with our high-performance trio.
q On steered axles, the pocket sipes of the HSW 2 Scandinavia ensure reliable lateral hold and grip on smooth road surfaces. q The HDW 2 Scandinavia drive axle tyre has 3D siping that extends to the base of the tread pattern to maintain tractive force over the whole life of the tire.
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New power plant in Saudi Arabia

UNITED CEMENT INDUSTRIAL COMPANY has awarded a contract to MAN Diesel & Turbo for the construction of a power plant in Saudi Arabia. Five MAN engines will generate electrical power for new cement works located 160 kilometres south of Jeddah, near the Red Sea. These new works will have capacity to produce 5,000 metric tons of cement
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT is now driving Euro 6.

daily. Besides supplying the engines, MAN Diesel & Turbo will oversee the construction of all required auxiliary facilities ranging from the power house to refrigeration
SAUDI ARABIA IS a key market for MANs power plant sector.

Euro 6 fire engine

THE PORTFOLIO IS COMPLETE: MAN now offers fire departments all chassis models up to Euro 6. The Austrian manufacturer Rosenbauer builds its Euro 6 fire engine on the platform of an MAN TGM 18.340 all-wheel chassis, while German manufacturer Ziegler uses an MAN TGM 13.290 4x4 BL as its base chassis.

q The HTW 2 Scandinavia, for use on trailers, completes the high performance Scandinavia family. Its ribbed design with numerous cross grooves and pocket sipes adds to cornering and braking stability in winter road conditions.

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ust watching the cab in a tractortrailer unit as it heaves like a ship in rough seas would make even an onlooker feel dizzy. The TGX is not being subjected to a violent storm,

assisted by cameras, their smart tools scrutinise gap sizing, the stability of spoiler fastenings and the clearance of lines. Nothing is left out, not even supposed minutiae such as making sure that both keys to the petrol tank are present. OUR EMPLOYEES are specifically trained in the detection of any faults. And they always try to see things through the customers eyes, says Torsten Pichler. The 32-year-old automotive engineer heads a team of 30 people in the Product Assurance/Assembly department. The quality testers of Hall F2 are part of a comprehensive production origination process. We consider ourselves service providers in vehicle assembly and work very closely with the Simultaneous Engineering Teams. These development think tanks at MAN combine purchasing, technology, production, service and after sales across departments and regions. Marco Carnevale, responsible for MANs Truck Engineering Quality division, believes that constant dialogue with the customer is key: Together, we form a power team aimed at creating ideal vehicles and optimum life cycle costs. Torsten Pichler and his team are proud that the TV Report 2013 has again acknowledged MAN as the quality leader in this
THE MATERIAL TESTERS Before assembly, components such as brakes and axles are checked thoroughly. THE INTERNATIONAL test institute TV SD has certified the outstanding reliability of MAN trucks.

however but rather an extremely disruptive road surface. This section of the MAN Truck & Bus testing ground in Munich is known as the bump track. Again and again, the truck passes over a track that is warped by steel plates. It is a real endurance test for both design and the components, and the capability of coping with such extreme conditions becomes a competitive advantage in daily operations of any vehicle a fact recently confirmed by the 2013 Report issued by the German Quality Standards Association (TV), which rated MAN as the most reliable brand in all life-cycle classes. The prestigious and independent technical monitoring association was originally set up in Germany for technical safety testing purposes and now also operates affiliates in Austria and Turkey. The international test institute issued MAN with an outstanding report: While 82% of MANs one-year-old vehicles showed no defects whatsoever, 53.2% of its five-year-old vehicles also passed the main trial without objection. Taking the average of all age classes, MAN performs about 3.5% better than all other automotive manufacturers. The TV report on the brand with the lion logo concludes: Engines, axles and chassis combined are solid and well-engineered. But how does MAN achieve these results? NOT FAR FROM THE TEST TRACK and right on the works grounds is Hall F2, where the tractor units pass along the line to final assembly. Quality Gate 3 is written over the brightly illuminated product assurance station for truck assembly. A gleaming orange

All employees also see through the customers eyes.

Torsten Pichler, Head of Product Assurance/Assembly

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The 2013 TUV Report confirmed the evaluation: MAN is the most reliable brand in all categories.
SYSTEMATIC FAULT DETECTION Camera-supported tools are also used at the product assurance test station to ensure error-free assembly.

TGS is just being started up on the rail, with a laptop on the drivers seat taking electronic readings. Meanwhile, the quality assurance staff get to work, checking meticulously as to whether all assembly operations up to this point were performed perfectly. They take a systematic approach using remote controls to visualise every single testing step on a monitor above the test station. Partially

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Even the best products require regular check-ups.

field, as it did in 2012: Our trucks have reached a very high standard, he says. This, he adds, is no reason to let up. We want to continuously raise the bar and remain the best on the market. Thats what motivates us. THE IMPLEMENTATION of vehicle designs in terms of planning, calculation and technical

Still, the practical tests are only one aspect of quality assurance, which focuses mostly on comprehensive stability measurements and test bench trials. Under the direction of the aviation and astronautical engineer Manfred Streicher, a total of 27 engineers conduct tests that run around the clock and on 365 days a year. While axle, cabin and frame tests form part of the standard routine, the material testers continuously devise new and individual test situations with their laboratory tool kit to track down any possible faults. Error prevention is our top priority, says Streicher. As insights obtained from these tests are integrated into future product development, defects can also be avoided in the long term. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TEST BUILDING, a vehicle frame is subjected to stringent stability testing as it is shaken about in every conceivable fashion. Here we investigate the properties of the frame under stress, when components such as the exhaust system are bolted on, explains Streicher. As a result, the entire vehicle service life with a mileage of roughly one million kilometres can be simulated in around 300 hours. All data gleaned at the test benches will be passed on directly to a central and especially secure database, where the documentation is accessible to development engineers and technicians. This way, nothing gets lost in the process, emphasises Streicher, and all test results, even the smallest details, turn into an integral part of a continuous improvement process. In the end, all the investment in vehicle development, production and testing must pay off in everyday conditions on the road. A fact of which Rainer Wrle, Head of MANs service plant in Memmingen, Bavaria, Germany, is also very aware. Our customers expect vehicles with zero technical issues. We take care of that. Customers wish to focus on their core

82 %
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aspects as conducted by Engineering and Production must prove effective in practice. Thus, the detection of faults and potential material fatigue before they might cause problems for the customer is high on the agenda at MANs own test track. The circuit offers all kinds of terrain: from smooth motorway conditions to a rougher A-road, from sinuous curves to cobbles and potholes, and, not least, the bump track. This represents the entire stress range for vehicles. We aim to replicate a variety of operative conditions as realistically as possible, as they occur in long-distance transport or distribution operations, explains Markus Kreisel, Head of Truck & Bus Chassis Engineering. We focus on challenging, yet non-abusive application areas, with the aim to check the service life of vehicles over a mileage of one million kilometres, he adds. Breakdowns always mean high expenditures and massive problems for the customer. It therefore is our top priority to avoid any trouble, says Kreisel. That said, every day on the test track moves us a step closer

LAST TEST ON THE BUMP TRACK Trucks are put through their paces on the MAN test circuit.

to that goal.

Manfred Streicher, Head of Overall Vehicle Stability

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Quality means customer focus

The Bohnet freight forwarding company receives customised consulting at MANs service plant.

INDIVIDUALISED

AUTOMATICALLY BETTER: MAN TIPMATIC + INTARDER.

Be it with long-distance trac, delivery trac, or special vehicles: Countless eet operators and drivers rely on the tried and trusted combination of MAN TipMatic and Intarder for good reasons. The fully automatic transmission convinces thanks to quick and precise shifting and thus guarantees maximum driving safety and highest driving comfort in each situation in trac. With 12 ne-tuned gears, the engine always operates in the most economical range. The perfect communication between engine, clutch, and transmission preserves the entire driveline and reduces fuel consumption. The integrated wear-free transmission brake enables safe, fade-free deceleration, preserves the environment through reduced noise and particulate matter emissions, and cuts the operating costs.

Customer satisfaction is the measure of all things. Thomas Konert, Head of Corporate Quality at MAN Truck & Bus, on the importance of customer focus along the entire value-creation chain. Thomas, what is your definition of the term quality? Quality means understanding the market-specific customer requirements and implementing them in products and services to the hige. The most important customer requirements in the commercial vehicles sector are reliability and economic viability. How does MAN communicate with its customers in this regard? There are various tools and procedures, ranging from customer visits and customer advisory boards for sharing experience and expectations relating to all aspects of quality to targeted customer audits, customer test drives, or customerspecific trials and tests. So what happens should some defect cause a vehicle breakdown despite all quality assurance procedures? The focus then is on a rapid rectification of any faults and especially fast feedback for the customer an essential success factor for a high level of customer satisfaction. In addition, the highest standards of service are also a must. Repairs must be carried out in a completely effective fashion the first time round, for every period of time spent at the workshop means loss of productivity for any freight forwarding company.

The Rohlog company appreciates its close proximity to MAN.

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business. Among them are Josef Arnold and Robert Thanner, for instance. Both men work as dispatchers at the Rohlog company in Memmingen. They control the operations of 17 commercial vehicles, which are on the road in shifts around the clock, thereby covering a distance of roughly 18,000 kilometres per month. Quality in conjunction with a pronounced emphasis on maintenance does pay off, says Thanner. The dispatcher also appreciates the close proximity of MANs service centre to Rohlogs own facility. The easy access to this facility is also reflected in the quality of our vehicle fleet, he says and proudly points out the showcase truck of his freight forwarding company: It is an 18-metric-ton vehicle that has covered 1.2 million kilometres over the course of five years, reports Thanner, while virtually without any repairs, and still

explains Stich. Any breakdown of vehicles involved in transporting heavy goods or special shipments is absolutely out of the question. The fleet manager therefore appreciates the many well thought-out details of MANs service, such as the standardised telephone dialogue protocol, which enables Rainer Wrle and his team to gain a solid impression of the vehicle and any possible issues even before a regular maintenance interval. This is because the electronic fleet management system MAN TeleMatics not only allows for tracking and locating vehicles, but is also capable of reading the digital speedometer data and transmitting central vehicle-specific data and conditions. Therefore, the company can record all the information relevant to service and maintenance and detect operating errors and wear and tear on the vehicle at an early stage and thus prevent breaksummarises Stefan Stich, the time spent at workshops is thereby reduced to the necessary minimum. After all, our trucks wont generate any income unless theyre actually on the road. > www.man.eu/tuev-report
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Workshop time is reduced to a minimum.

Stefan Stich, Fleet Director, Bohnet Shipping

looking as good as new. SOLID MAINTENANCE SUPPORT also plays a crucial role for Stefan Stich, Fleet Director of the international heavy goods and project freight forwarding company Bohnet. Comprehensive servicing is very important to us,

downs before they even occur. Ultimately,

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During the Dakar Rally, trucks are placed under incredible strain. Luckily, the MAN service team ensures that their racers stay at the front of the pack.
urnace-hot desert air, boulders, stony dirt roads, and dust: Whenever Hans Echter reflects on the worlds toughest rally, he can still feel the sand of the Atacama

Desert grinding between his teeth. And while he has often participated in Dakar Rallies, he still cant get enough of them. Since 2006, Echter and his colleagues Hans-Werner Nell and Josef Kreppold have accompanied the rally all across South America. The three mechanics and their service truck are part of MANs works team. In contrast to other maintenance trucks, they not only provide support for their customers MAN rally trucks, but also assist the other MAN service trucks by serving as a backup. In the 2014 Dakar Rally, about 70 MAN trucks will be deployed and exposed to extreme conditions throughout the duration of the race. Therefore, preparations for the service team start months in advance. The three in Munich stow more than 1,500 single truck parts in their service truck. Behind the hinged side panel of their all-wheel-drive truck, they
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mechanics from the MAN testing department

EXTrEME AdVENTUrE: X-Raid racing team drivers leave a cloud of dust in their wake.

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PrECISIoN work Hans Echter, HansWerner Nell and Josef Kreppold (left to right) are loading the truck.

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oN- ANd off-roAd, race trucks, like those in the VEKA team, are pushed to their limits and beyond.

only four minutes. And every minute counts when it comes to the difference between first and second place. Service is, therefore, evolving into an increasingly important factor in the Dakar Rally, and MAN is more committed than any other manufacturer. On board with the X-Raid team is Andreas Hubach, who is an MAN technician from the MAN service facility in Mainz, Germany. His work begins at 9 pm, when all race vehicles have arrived at their checkpoint for the day. Depending on the amount of damage, repair work continues until 4 in the morning, while the drive to the next camp ofWorkSHoP oN wHEELS The MAN service truck is readied for its Dakar Rally mission.

fers a chance to catch up on sleep. For MAN ITSELf, the Dakar Rally offers excellent field trial conditions to test the behaviour of tractor rigs in the mountains or over especially difficult terrain. We have special shock absorbers, says Echter, adding that other components on the trucks were also adapted to exceptional conditions. Still, 90% of these trucks still are built like regular production vehicles, he emphasises. For the participating service teams, the
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sort windshields, shock absorbers, clutches, fuel injectors and electronic parts into compartments. They fill the generator with diesel fuel, test all their instruments, and strap tents onto the roof. Two months before the starting gun goes off, the truck must be completely loaded up and ready in Le Havre, France, where event organiser A.S.O. takes charge of all vehicles and ships them off to Argentina. A single service truck can hold up to 12 metric tons of gear for a lot breaks down between the Andes and the Atacama. The race teams themselves carry plenty of spare tyres and brakes, as they are the components most likely to wear out. An unwritten Dakar Rally rule, however, says that only the part with no replacement will be the one to break. Race drivers like Mathias Behringer, who heads the team of the same name, welcome the MAN service truck and its three mechanics. Surprisingly, only about 40 of the 1,500 spare parts are ever needed during a rally, yet the expertise of the Dakar service veterans is almost more important than the hardware.

One time, we had a broken cable inside a truck door, remembers Behringer. The result: a fault message and automatically throttled engine output. In a normal workshop, it could take mechanics two days to find the problem, says Behringer. The MAN team from Munich identified and repaired the broken wire harness within three hours. Bertjan Richters, who heads up technology and logistics for the VEKA team, also attests: We could have taken trucks from other manufacturers, but only MAN has such a competent service team in support. Besides entering five MAN racing trucks, the Dutch team also deploys 12 MAN service trucks. Hans Echters team provides support for all 17 vehicles. DEfINITELY NoT on the race course, however. According to the rules, only drivers may help each other. Teams dodge that regulation by entering some of their service trucks in the race. The sole job of these assistance trucks is to support their teams faster vehicles in case of a breakdown. Without this tactic, winning the Dakar Rally has not been feasible for decades, says Siegfried Gronkowski, fleet manager of the X-Raid team. Two MAN assistance trucks accompany him on the course, and the strategy works out well. An X-Raid race driver need wait merely 30 to 40 minutes for his service truck to show up, and a tyre change takes

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focus is on competitive ambition. Its really the greatest thing when we end up winning, says Andreas Hubach, which is precisely what X-Raid accomplished in the last several years. Their French driver Stephane Peterhansel prevailed in the car category. Running MAN race trucks, the VEKA team has also done well in recent years: The two VEKA drivers Peter Versluis and Marcel van Vliet, both from the Netherlands, each finished the Dakar in the top ten out of 75 starters. It should serve as one more reason why the teams will also count on MAN support for the 2014 race. > www.dakar.com
MATHIAS BEHrINGEr depends on racing and maintenance trucks made by MAN.

Only MAN has such a competent team riding along.

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This year, the Euro 6 emissions standard became mandatory for all newly licenced trucks and buses. MAN customers already using the vehicles with environmentally friendly technology deliver overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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THE wINNER FREIGHT COMPANY utilises new Euro 6 trucks from MAN.

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ACCORDING TO EURO 6 STANDARDS, hile considering the Euro 6 emissions standard in particle emissions of commercial vehicles were cut by 66% in contrast to the previous standard. Compliance with the new limits was a major challenge but we conquered it, says Hey. At the same time, fuel efficiency increased much to the delight of customers. Fuel consumption was a key factor in what impressed us about the Euro 6 vehicles, says Karl Nothegger, Managing Director of Nothegger Transport Logistik, based in Tyrol, Austria. Compared with Euro 5 vehicles, we save about 1.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres. This is quite a feat, for the technology required for the exhaust gas treatment system itself weighs 200 kilograms, and increased weight in trucks or buses usually results in higher fuel consumption . MAN developers therefore addressed a wide range of issues, such as aerodynamics or engine performance. The new Euro 6 combustion engines are designed to achieve maximum torque even at low rpm rates. Nevertheless, the engines are fairly quiet. Our drivers are thoroughly impressed because the vehicles are very quiet on the inside, reports Rudolf Ebner with Quehenberger Logistics, based near Salzburg, whose company owns 20 MAN Euro 6-compliant trucks. These guys spend a lot of time in their trucks so its important that noise levels are kept down. FOR SOME TIME NOw, bus customers have also shown interest in buses meeting the Euro 6 emissions standard. Demand is especially high among public-transport companies focusing on sustainable operations. Nurembergs transport company VAG Nrnberg has deployed two of MANs Euro 6 buses since 2010. When you are in the public eye as we are with our city buses, it should seem natural that we want the best of the best in terms of cost-effectiveness, technology, environmental performance and exhaust emissions, explains
particle emissions of commercial vehicles must be 66% less than they were with the previous standard.

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the early days, Gregor Athens initially harboured some scepticism. As a member of the management board at Winner Spedition, Athens was familiar with the general preconceived notions: With Euro 6, trucks would become too expensive and too heavy and, as a result, too thirsty. And yet, he still believed in the new technology and invested in three MAN tractor-trailer rigs powered by Euro 6 engines. This was not a nonchalant decision, relates Athens. After a real-life test was conducted in early 2012, the assessment was unmistakable: In all criteria relevant to drivers, the MAN Euro 6 trucks were clearly rated number one. We need vehicles with a high degree of reliability on long-distance hauls, and we are pleased that we opted for MANs Euro 6 trucks, says Athens. AND CERTAINLY a wise decision, consider-

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ing that, as of January 2014, all newly registered trucks and buses must comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. With this new guideline, policy-makers are reducing emissions caused by trucks and buses down to a minimum. Even though it is merely another level in terms of Euro standards, this change is as far-reaching as all previous five levels put together, says Oliver Hey, who is responsible for Euro 6 trucks at MAN. Compared to Euro 5, permissible nitrogen oxide emissions were reduced by 80%. In addition, soot

Were very pleased to have chosen MANs Euro 6 trucks.

Gregor Athens, member of the management board at Winner Spedition

Rudolf Ebner, Executive Manager, the Augustin Quehenberger Group

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Gnther Reder, co-owner, Reder-Gruppe

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Michael Sievers, Head of VAGs bus maintenance facilities. Like MANs Euro 6 trucks, new MAN buses consume a lot less fuel: Savings of two to three litres per 100 kilometres can be attributed to decreased weight. We consistently applied lightweight design during the design phase, be it in the superstructure, the seats or the air-conditioning system, says Heinz Kiess, a product manager at MAN. Therefore, the extra 200 kilograms of the exhaust gas technology are of no consequence. Besides the perk of decreased fuel consumption, Sievers is pleased that the level of quality re-

Compared with Euro 5 vehicles, we save 1.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres.
Karl Nothegger, General Manager, Nothegger Transport Logistik

interest in green logistics, so its obvious that were going to drive vehicles with the highest environmental standards and emissions limits. Despite the fuel efficiency of MAN vehicles, they still leave nothing to be desired in terms of performance. Whereas our drivers might have gone up a mountain slope at 45 kilometres per hour in the past, they now accelerate to more than 50 kilometres an hour, says Rupert Melmer, CEO of the Silo Melmer transportation company. As regards weight and fuel consumption, these vehicles simply are the most efficient anywhere on the market. Gnther Reder, co-owner of the RederGruppe company, is impressed with the transmission: Most of our vehicles are equipped with MANs TipMatic automatic transmission. Weve had very positive experiences with these gearboxes for many years now. In fact, according to feedback from our drivers, transmission synchronisation was enhanced even further in the new Euro 6 vehicles. YET CONSIDERING all that complex technology, should not maintenance expenditures rise automatically? According to freight forwarder Karl Nothegger, the contrary is true. We have logged practically zero time in the workshop. In the event of anything happening, however, MAN is well prepared. If emergency assistance is ever needed, standby maintenance services are well-staffed, and support is provided immediately, says Rudolf Ebner of Quehenberger Logistics. His positive experiences with MAN service workshops over many years were also a key factor in his decision to buy Euro 6 trucks built by MAN. If our cooperation continues to be this good, we will certainly order several hundred MAN trucks over the next few years.  > www.tg.mantruckandbus.com

MAN vehicles are the most efficient anywhere on the market.

Rupert Melmer, owner of Silo Melmer

mained high. The new buses are just as reliable as the Euro 5 vehicles. THE EURO 6 TRUCKS come with another benefit. Consumption of AdBlue has also gone down, says Wolfgang Eibl, owner of W. Eibl Transporte, based in Hallein, Austria. The aqueous urea solution is used for the nitrogen oxide reduction process. In fact, usage has been cut in half, says Eibl. This is accomplished by the onboard diagnostic system, among other improvements: More than 20 sensors continually check the exhaust flow while the vehicle is in operation. If values are not optimal, the driver receives an error message, and the system is reset. Besides the decreased consumption of fuel and AdBlue, the overall package plays a key role in making purchasing decisions. Transport company Krage Spedition, for example, takes advantage of MAN services that contribute to making the Krage company fleet more cost-effective and efficient. We utilise additional services such as MAN TeleMatics, MAN Finance and also MAN maintenance contracts. And we receive excellent customer support, says CEO Mathias Krage. In addition, Euro 6 trucks pay lower toll rates in some countries. In Switzerland, Austria and France, Euro 6-compliant vehicles are classified into a
Photos: Naumann Film GmbH, MAN

The new buses are just as reliable as the Euro 5 vehicles.

Michael Sievers, Head of bus maintenance facilities at VAG Nrnberg

We utilise additional MAN services and receive excellent customer support.

Mathias Krage, CEO of Krage Speditionsgesellschaft

cheaper category. For Karl Nothegger, regulations passed by Tyrols state government re inforced his decision to purchase MAN trucks. Since 1 November 2013, we have a ban on night-time driving for trucks on the Inn River Valley autobahn, and this ban exempts only Euro 6 vehicles, explains the freight forwarder. As a Tyrolean company, we have a vested

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Euro 6 standards render emission limits for trucks and buses much more stringent. MAN Truck & Bus therefore implements innovative technologies in its latest engines to reduce nitrogen oxides and soot particles.

nitrogen oxides

buses and trucks starting in January 2014 were a major technological challenge for vehicle manufacturers. This is especially the case because combustion in engines depends on an unalterable physical relationship. Specifically, a decrease in nitrogen oxide emissions generally results in increased fuel consumption. Euro 6-compliant developments, thus, had to simultaneously address improving fuel efficiency. In developing Euro 6-compliant engines, our focus was on continuing to keep our customers operating costs as low as possible, while ensuring that our vehicles run with the utmost efficiency, explains Christian Weiskirch, head of heavy-duty production,

maximum of 0.01 grams of soot particles and 0.4 grams of nitrogen oxide per kilowatt-hour of engine output: these required emission limits for the newly registered

engine department, at MAN Truck & Bus. Accordingly, the new Euro 6 engines are not only environmentally friendly, but cost-effective, too. Benefitting from these technological innovations are: the heavy-duty MAN D20 and D26 series; the TGX and TGS trucks; the D08 lightweight TGL and TGM trucks; as well as coaches and city buses. FOR MANY YEARS NOw, MAN has been implementing the key technologies needed to meet the strict Euro 6 requirements, says Weiskirch. The prerequisite to fulfil such rigid emission limits is based on Common Rail injection systems that MAN has utilised in all engine series since 2004. For the Euro 5 two different solutions that were incorporated in production vehicles: exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) as an in-engine measure, as well as exhaust gas after-treatment with
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standard, in effect since 2008, MAN had

CHRISTIAN WEISKIRcH (left) and his team at the test bed in the MAN Engine Competence Centre in Nuremberg

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR). We used this knowledge and expertise in the design of the new Euro 6 engines. We made a point of tuning these processes to each other, and then added an oxidising catalytic converter and a particle filter, explains Weiskirch. As the EGR and SCR systems carry out their complimentary roles, the consumption of

fuel and AdBlue (also known as diesel exhaust fluid, or DEF) is reduced. As a result, the regulated EGR enables an engine to emit less nitrogen oxide, and that means that less AdBlue is needed to reduce nitrogen oxide in the SCR system. To lower fuel consumption, fuel injection in the combustion system was designed in such a manner that combustion

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5 PARTIcLE fILTER: the particle filter captures up to 99% of all soot particles from the exhaust gas flow. A chemical process enables the filter to continually reclean itself. 6A ADBLuE TANK: the aqueous urea solution is stored in the AdBlue tank and is used as a reduction agent for the exhaust gas after-treatment in the SCR catalytic converter. 6B ADBLuE LINE: the urea solution passes through a heated line from the AdBlue tank to the AdBlue mixer. 7 ADBLuE DOSING MODuLE: the electronic dosing module uses sensors to determine the quantity of AdBlue required for nitrogen oxide reduction and injects it into the AdBlue mixer.

8 ADBLuE MIXER: in a hydrolysis section in the AdBlue mixer, the injected urea solution turns into ammonia, which is required for the reaction in the subsequent SCR catalytic converter. 9 SCR cATALYTIc cONVERTER: by the principle of selective catalytic reduction, the SCR catalytic converter turns most of the nitrogen oxide into harmless nitrogen and oxygen. 10 AMMONIA-BLOcKING cATALYTIc cONVERTER: the blocking catalytic converter prevents excess ammonia from being emitted. 11 EXHAuST TAILpIpE (OR OuTLET): the purified exhaust is discharged from the tailpipe. Sensors continuously monitor the nitrogen oxide values.

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CHRISTIAN WEISKIRCH with a Euro 6 motor engine under testing

These engines really do run super clean.

Christian Weiskirch, Head of heavy-duty production, engine department

Turning a logbook into a savings book? We are your MAN.

Diesel prices, tolls, competition the pressure of rising road costs is increasing tremendously. Yet another reason for MAN to focus consistently on efciency, offering a eet that is unrivalled in terms of cost-effectiveness and reliability. With its economical engines, MANs new TG series not only gets freight moving efciently, but is also easy on both your wallet and the environment. Less fuel consumption also means lower CO2 emissions. The TGX EfcientLine even goes a step further, having been selected as the champion fuel-saver. And after integrating the statutory Euro 6 standard into the new TG series, our trucks create even less pollution. Which is good news for the state, as well as Mother Nature. And of course for your wallet. Now a logbook can very quickly become a savings book. Find out what else MAN can do at www.man.eu.

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is optimised for maximum fuel efficiency and minimum particle emissions. For our Euro 6 engines, we were able to further increase the efficiency of the exhaust gas after-treatment by means of the SCR system, says Weiskirch. The biggest challenge was getting the engine components and the exhaust gas after-treatment system to match up, he reports. In addition, Euro 6 also requires an enhanced onboard diagnostics system that continually monitors the exhaust gas after-treatment as well as the nitrogen oxide values. To make that happen, we had to once again substantially expand our existing system, explains Weiskirch. The mass of particle emissions had to be decreased by 66% from the Euro 5 level, and for the first time, Euro 6 requires compliance with a particle emissions limit. This specification is fulfilled by an enclosed particle filter, which results in a particle mass reduction by more than 90% compared with Euro 5 standards. The SCR

catalytic converter, enclosed particle filter, oxidising catalytic converter and the associated sensor of the SCRT system are compactly designed and housed in the exhaust muffler. THE MOST CRITICAL SUCCESS in regard to developing Euro 6-compliant engines was overcoming the inherent conflicting priorities between reducing nitrogen oxide emissions and improving fuel efficiency (thereby, decreasing CO2 emissions). Over the years, MAN has been able to continuously improve the fuel efficiency of its engines while simultaneously addressing more stringent nitrogen oxide requirements. The result is that the Euro 6 trucks are just as fuel-efficient as the generation of vehicles equipped with Euro 5 engines. These engines really do run super-clean, working on further increasing the fuel efficiency of our engines with every generation of new vehicles and obviously that benefits our customers, too.
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says Weiskirch proudly. We are continually

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COMBINED FORcES Mooring the ocean behemoth requires collaborative manpower.

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resumed that this ship could actually stand on end, it would top the Eiffel Tower by 75 metres. With a length of nearly 400 metres and a carrying capacity of 18,000 TEU freight containers, the Maersk

supplied by MAN Diesel & Turbo SE, which develops two-stroke and four-stroke engines, as well as turbo equipment for maritime and stationary applications. THE DENOtAtION TRIPLE E hereby signifies three f undamental principles that Maersk has realised in these ships, namely Economy of scale, Energy efficient and Environmentally improved. In comparison with its predecessors, a ship of the Triple E class can carry an additional 2,500 containers even though the new freighters are merely a few metres longer and wider. This is due to their special hull design: The U-shaped substructure offers vastly more storage capacity than the conventional V-shaped hull, which was standard for the earlier class of vessel. Additional space for containers could also be created by locating the engine room and the

funnel further to the rear of the ship, while the deck structure namely the bridge and the cabins were positioned further to the front. Thus, containers can be stacked higher on the foreship without restricting the view from the bridge. Every Triple E ship can carry a load of 165,000 metric tons roughly the

dimensions succeed in complying with these ever more stringent emission standards? Indeed, it can. In spite of much increased capacity when compared with other container ships, the Triple E giants supposedly emit 50% less carbon dioxide per carried container carried. According to the Maersk shipping company, this renders any of them the most energy-efficient vessel in their class. Yet how is this possible? THE KEY IS FOUND in the engine room. Maersk decided to opt for two diesel engines serving the drive system, rather than the standard number of just one. Each of the two 43,000 hp S80ME-C-MAN engines has a superlong stroke and drives a four-blade propeller. The advantage of this? Two propellers improve pressure distribution, which in turn enhances performance. At 80 revolutions per minute,

Mc-Kinney Mller is the largest ship currently afloat on the worlds oceans. The flagship of the new Triple E class of the Danish shipping company Maersk set out on its maiden voyage from Busan in South Korea to northern Europe on 15 July 2013. Maersk has ordered a total of 20 ships of this class from the South Korean company Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. Each powered by two 43,000 hp engines, they are all destined for the worlds busiest container route, running between Asia and Europe. The engines were

This vessel is optimised for lower speeds.

Peter Dan Petersen, Head of Marketing Low-Speed Division at MAN Diesel & Turbo

equivalent of 36,000 cars, 111 million pairs of gym shoes or 182 million iPads. As size and capacity break all previous records, they also represent a challenge in terms of environmental sustainability. As recently as 1 January 2013, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) introduced its Energy Efficiency Design Index, which defines permissible levels of CO2 emissions per metric ton of load and nautical mile travelled for newly constructed ships. The aim is to reduce CO2 emissions in new ships by 20% to 30% over the next 12 years. But can a ship of these record

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AT THE PORT of Busan in South Korea, the first Triple E class vessel sets off on its maiden voyage.

the pair of two-stroke engines are more energy-efficient than engines with a higher rotary speed. As a result of the shipping crisis that has persisted since 2008 and continuously rising fuel prices, not only tankers, but also container ships are increasingly equipped with S-type engines including the Triple E class. This ship has been designed and optimised for lower speeds, explains Peter Dan Petersen, Head of Marketing at MAN Diesel & Turbos Low-Speed division. Contrary to its predecessors, the maximum speed of Triple Etype vessels was actually reduced, which cuts down the amount of required energy. Lowering the rotary speed, as in the case of the S-80 engine here, allows for the installation of a larger propeller, says Petersen. This in turn results in much improved water flow around the propeller and thereby lower fuel consumption. A ship of this class consumes about 20% less fuel than the conventional

E class operated by Maersk. The reduced environmental impact could set standards for the future and become a benchmarking instrument in the shipping industry definitely a step in the right direction for marine conservation. The Maersk Mc-Kinney Mller and its sister ships mark a new beginning. They will be introduced successively over the next two years on the trade route between Asia and Europe, gradually replacing smaller and less efficient vessels. > www.worldslargestship.com

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optimised for longer distances. The level floor facilitates access to and from the bus, and seat spacing is generous its just a very
ON THE ROAD AGAIN While operating for MeinFernbus, Schrder Reisen uses an MAN Lions Coach every day.

functional vehicle, explains Schrder. This is the sixth time that Elaine Schulz has travelled on a long-distance coach. Im a repeat offender, she says, smiling. Kiesss survey results substantiate that comment. Once people have used a travel coach, theyll keep coming back. Passengers have realised that the bus has evolved into a modern, safe and economDIRECT AND EASY connections make longdistance coach travel appealing for young people.

ical mode of transportation. GOOD ECONOMIC SENSE is also important for coach operators. Some models are therefore preconfigured for consistent consumption optimisation. In the EfficientLine version

the cheaper fares, but also its superior comfort, says Elaine. She can now sit back for twoand-a-half hours, relax and enjoy the ride to Nuremberg without having to change. For even though coach tickets are inexpensive, passengers still expect comforts: air conditioning, spacious toilets and comfortable, adjustable seats with sufficient legroom are considered standard features. Heinz Kiess,
JAVA FOR A SMILE: Elaines fellow passenger gets a refill from the onboard coffee machine.

of the Euro 6-compliant MAN Lions Coach, modern technology, driver information systems, orientation, training, as well as selected services are combined to lower overall operating costs. Aerodynamics and lightweight design in the Euro 6 version of the new NEOPLAN Cityliner improve fuel efficiency of 19.8 litres per 100 kilometres an outstanding value as confirmed by the TV Sd technical certification agency. Low fuel costs have an added and beneficial side-effect, namely a positive environmental balance and thus a clear conscience among passengers. In a mobile society, people can get from city to city in travel coaches, while later relying on tightly networked public transportation infrastructures networks or car-sharing models to get around, explains Heinz Kiess, describing his vision of an ideal mobility concept for the future. Elaine is already living this vision now: After two-and-a-half hours, the cheerful and relaxed young woman disembarks at the Nuremberg bus station and receives her luggage from the driver. See you next time! she calls out and hops on a city bus to head home to her parents.

Product Manager at MAN Truck & Bus, can only agree. In a field trial, he and his colleagues analysed in detail the preferences of bus travellers. In the market analysis, more than half the travellers were under 25 years old, with 80% under 35. The younger target

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Welcome aboard! S
Long-distance coaches are the future: Excellent environmental credentials, improved comfort and attractive fares make premium coach travel increasingly popular.
unday afternoon at the main bus station in Stuttgart and its rush hour for long-distance coaches. Every few minutes, buses leave for destinations throughout Germany, the market was deregulated a year ago, longdistance coaches have become the preferred alternative to car and rail travel for a growing number of people in Germany. For Elaine Schulz, 21, who spent the weekend with friends in Stuttgart, and is now heading home in the bright-green travel coach, the cheap ticket was the decisive factor: Compared with rail or car travel, she saved more than 50%. The really nice thing about a coach ride is not only with more than 3,700 routes serviced by 200 lines. The market leader, MeinFernbus (Gerried one million passengers between July and October 2013 this sector is booming. Since man for my long-distance coach), alone car-

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group has new and different needs, especially in regard to infotainment. In demand are outlets to charge mobile phones or laptops, free Internet access via Wi-Fi, borrowable iPads for reading magazines and watching movies, as well as beverage and snack machines. In some long-distance coaches, all these features are already considered standard. OUR PASSENGERS ABOARD should feel comfortable, summarises Andreas Schrder. The coach operator from Bavaria owns a fleet of almost 40 buses. Operating for MeinFernbus, seven of them are on the road daily, crisscrossing Germany from Essen to Munich, from Tbingen to Nuremberg or from southern Bavaria all the way to Berlin. For his MeinFernbus routes, Schrder exclusively uses the MAN Lions Coach model, as it is

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MAN TESTS a wide range of trucks in Sweden. Here, the cover is checked for proper fit.

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breakaways are averted by gentle adjustment of the wheel until, at 80 kilometres per hour, the laws of physics prevail and the trailer is

and car testers from all over the world. Michael Ostermayer was among the first to drive an MAN truck from Munich to the

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Snow, ice and temperatures as low as -35C are ideal test-run conditions, as trucks must function perfectly no matter how extreme the weather. MAN trucks undergo endurance testing in Sweden. A day on the test track.

uffled engine sounds rumble through the icy stillness. The heav y tractor-trailer unit slowly manoeuvres itself onto the test circuit. It takes off on

jack-knifed. Looking pleased, Michael Ostermayer descends from the drivers cab. No one is better acquainted with the MAN testing ground than the 59-year-old from Upper Bavaria, Germany. From December to March, he calls a log cabin in the north of Sweden his home. Situated in the province of Norbotten, better known as Lappland, Arjeplog has around 3,000 residents. For four months every year, it is not just a refuge for fox and elk, but also accommodates up to 2,500 truck, bus

smooth ice, accelerating to 30, 40, 50 kilometres per hour. The man behind the wheel steers the 40-tonner in a circle with a steady hand and, aided by the Electronic Stability Programme, he forms a perfect partnership between man and machine. Any attempted

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THE TEST TRACKS are ideal for testing equipment such as assistance systems. MAN TEST DRIVER Michael Ostermayer has travelled to Arjeplog since 1987.

Arctic Circle in 1987. Much has indeed changed 27 years and an estimated 300,000 icy kilometres later. In the early years,

load of gravel or steel plates in every trial to simulate real conditions is some 20 to 30 kilometres per hour faster, the Advanced Emergency Brake System (AEBS) will eventually kick in, functioning as the electronic version of full braking. Testing under extreme conditions is designed to show where the emergency brake system reaches its limits. We are always working at or over the limit, explains Grneissl. The 29-year-old engineer organises and directs tests for the TGX and TGS series heavy vehicles between 18 and 40 metric tons. That programme begins with system tests during the 3,000-kilo metre journey to Arjeplog. There is a long list of trials carried out in the freezing climate and in special refrigerated chambers: engine warm-up properties, exhaust gas aftertreatment, lane changes, circuit laps, braking or endurance testing. To this end, the drivers cover 1,200 kilometres a day over a period of four months, working in two shifts. Everything we do is dedicated to four principal objectives: reliability, economy, efficiency and durability, says Rainer Miksch, AT THE END of each winter test, the entire team excitedly look forward to the day they have been working toward: Bernd Maierhofer, MANs Director of R&D, and his executive management colleagues arrive to see for themselves that the vehicles are fit for the road. This is the shared goal, says Rainer Miksch: Trials under extreme conditions are the vital real-life tests for future customer satisfaction.
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remembers the test driver, we didnt even have a workshop of our own, and had to work outside in temperatures down to minus 35. He has even experienced temperatures as low as minus 49C. Every year, MAN sends about 250 engineers, drivers and mechanics to the winter testing season, with 70 of them remaining on site for four months. Continuous truck development is not carried out just at Arjeplog, as MAN also uses the VW test centre in Slagns, 60 kilometres to the south. Rainer Miksch, who directs the test programme, considers Slagns a blessing: Theres an ongoing technology exchange between representatives of all corporate brands. And he adds, The combination of the two sites assists us enormously in standardising the organisation and test methodology.

Using stop-and-go traffic as a source of energy? We are your MAN.

No sooner have you moved off than youre on the brakes again. Thats city trafc for you. Public buses brake even more often at every bus stop. But this suits MANs Lions City Hybrid just ne it simply converts braking energy into electricity. Thanks to intelligent interaction between diesel engine and electric motor, up to 30% of the fuel is saved. As an added plus, the bus moves away from the stop practically free of noise and emissions. Find out where else MAN can save energy with advanced technology at: www.man.eu

Arctic Circle

AT -26C, ICE CRYSTALS sparkle in the sun and the mood is upbeat in Arjeplog. With just four hours of daylight at most, every ray of sun tends to light up peoples faces. Or could the flawless execution of testing the emergency braking system a mandatory requirement for new trucks as of 2015 have something to do with it? Georg Grneissl watches intently, as a foam dummy the size of a car tail is pulled straight across the frozen lake at speeds ranging from 40 to 60 kilometres per hour. As the following truck carrying a full

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The new KMAX line delivers up to 35% more mileage compared to its predecessor and all-season capability.*

ALL-SEASON

Compared to RHS II and RHD II+. Tests conducted in cooperation with different European eets under the supervision of Goodyear on size 315/80R22.5 between July 2011 and June 2013 show that KMAX S and KMAX D have an improvement in mileage potential of respectively up to 30 % and 35 % vs. Goodyear RHS II and RHD II+.